Pastor Travis continued the 'True Love' series by focusing on the critical role of communication in relationships. He explained that the world teaches a counterfeit love based on lust and feelings, but true love is defined by God's word in 1 Corinthians 13. The number one cause of relational breakdown, including divorce, is not money or infidelity but poor communication, specifically unmet expectations that are never voiced and become 'silently weaponized.' The sermon centered on James 1:19: 'Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.' Pastor Travis unpacked this verse as the 'sound of love,' detailing three key principles. First, true love listens first, creating safety and showing others they matter. Second, true love speaks slowly, understanding the life-and-death power of words and choosing them with care and intention. Third, true love responds instead of reacts, recognizing that anger is often a symptom of deeper hurts and unmet needs. He encouraged practical application, including repentance for hurtful words, asking about a partner's needs, and committing to growth. The message concluded with a call to use words for healing and building up, both in earthly relationships and for eternal life through confessing Jesus as Lord.